Research Misconduct<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Misconduct in research can take many forms. However, \u201cResearch Misconduct,\u201d as defined by federal regulations, specifically refers to<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Questionable Research Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Concerns or disputes that do not rise to the level of research misconduct should be addressed and resolved within the appropriate research group, division, or department. These issues may include, but are not limited to, disagreements about authorship or attribution of credit, access to or use of data, interpretation of results, differences of professional opinion, or honest error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For guidance on authorship criteria\u2014such as who qualifies for authorship, who should not be listed, and how authors should be ordered\u2014refer to established disciplinary standards and relevant institutional or publisher guidelines. <\/strong>Please visit the Office of the Ombuds\u2019 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about research misconduct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Report on research misconduct concerns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information regarding Research Misconduct, contact the Office of Research Compliance<\/strong> at 254-576-6030 or email researchintegrity@tarleton.edu<\/a>. Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three stages of response to an allegation of misconduct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (1) assessment, (2) inquiry, and (3) investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each of these stages is explained fully in university Rule 15.99.03.T1 Research Misconduct<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All stages of response to an allegation are confidential to the full extent made possible by the law and characterized by respect and fairness towards the individuals involved. When the concern(s) and\/or allegation(s) are expressed in good faith, reasonable steps are taken to protect against retaliation directed toward the position and reputation of the individual reporting research misconduct. The individual(s) responding to alleged misconduct are also treated with fairness and respect, and reasonable steps are taken to ensure that procedural safeguards listed in system regulations and in university rules and SAPs are followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ——————————————————————————————————————<\/p>\n\n\n\n Page content<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Research Misconduct Allegation Intake Form <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This form is used to confidentially report concerns or allegations related to potential research misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism (See Section 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n All fields are optional, and this form is designed to help guide the reporter in making a sufficiently detailed complaint (allegation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Information provided will be kept confidential under Tarleton\u2019s Research Misconduct Policy and Procedures (15.99.03.T1 Research Misconduct<\/a>) and applicable laws. Tarleton State University policies (08.01.01.T1 Civil Rights Compliance<\/a>) prohibits retaliation against individuals who, in good faith, raise concerns or participate in matters related to research integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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